ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
2 Uncias
,
12 Nomismata = 12 Solidi
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.60 cm
Width
3.50 cm
Height
0.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.69 | - | - | CPAI II | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male figure | Relief | Bust | |||
| Balance scale | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
CPAI II : Square, deeply engraved on the top with a hand holding scales, a bearded bust on the right and an inscription above: ΙΛΟΠΑꓛΗΙ? The hand may represent the manus Dei which signify that scales (i.e. trade) were under the protect of God; but this view is speculative. The bottom is blank but lots of incisions. Corroded. Its mass correponds to a two-uncia (twelve-nomismata).
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Unidentified |
Fac simile
Edition
ΙΛΟΠΑꓛΗΙ?
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
CPAI II : Confiscated in 2001.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
FROM
300
TO
500
Comments on Chronology
CPAI II : Roman Imperial Period, AD 3rd-4th centuries.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museums Istanbul | Jan. 1, 2001 | 01.65 (M) |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPAI II | None | 088 | pl. 23 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
CPAI II : Mint : Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean.
For similar bearded bust see Dürr 1964, no. 272 and for the hand holding scales see Dürr 1964, no. 278; for the legend see Weiss 1990, pp. 133-134.
Simone Killen : Inscription : one letter between Α and ꓛ missing ?
For similar bearded bust see Dürr 1964, no. 272 and for the hand holding scales see Dürr 1964, no. 278; for the legend see Weiss 1990, pp. 133-134.
Simone Killen : Inscription : one letter between Α and ꓛ missing ?
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